[Review] Bitfenix Alchemy Cables

We all know by now that Bitfenix has been on the warpath ever since entering the chassis market with a bang, debuting with their Colossus. Since that time, they have added three more models and dived into other avenues of customization. Today, with computer customization exploding in popularity, we will be looking at one of the latest crazes to hit the average user. For the longest time, sleeving PSU cables was the sole province of the pro-modding community, but now with all the tools and choices for sleeving, just about anyone can do it. With input from some of the world’s most prolific case modders, BitFenix has produced their own line, the Alchemy Multi-sleeved Cables. They offer a premium ultra-dense weave and a unique multisleeved construction for an unparalleled look. These premium cables feature precision-molded connectors, and come in five colors: Black, White, Red, Blue, Orange, Silver, and Green. The cables come in a variety of types, enabling modders to transform normal PCs into eye-catching pieces of artwork. Now, let’s see how well the sleeving holds up (not to mention how it looks) on our test bench, shall we?

It was about time a company decided to capitalize on the paracord angle… Many people have been making the switch to it for its affordability and superb coverage and now those that don’t want to deal with the tediousness sleeving can just pay for these.

I don’t know Miah; these will surely make it much easier for beginners to get a “pro” look on their case, but I don’t see this really affecting the modders that pride themselves in doing every bit of their case on their own… Most of them guys do it for the love of the craft and will continue to do it regardless of products like these. I, for one, will continue to do the sleeving on my own and paracord will be my sleeve of choice for as long as it is the best/most affordable option out there.

miahallen

4 yearss ago

Even for pro-modders I can see this being a hit. I’m not a pro by any means, but I’ve sleeved a few and never been happy with the results. I REALLY like this product! My only issue is for those who have does such superb work sleeving cables in the past, this makes every blow-Joe look just as good….which is a bit of a let down for those folk.